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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 166
The WHO says increasing numbers of Gaza children are on the 'brink of death' from acute hunger as UK sends more aid.
Record number of people executed for drug offences in 2023
In its annual report, Harm Reduction International says at least 467 drug-related executions took place last year.
Papua New Guinea floods, landslides leave at least 23 dead
Mountain and coastal provinces were flooded, with one coastal village considering relocating due to rising sea levels.
In Indonesia and Malaysia, boycotts hammer McDonald’s, Starbucks
Boycotts over the Gaza war are hitting big brands in Southeast Asia despite local owners denying links to Israel.
North Korea claims progress in development of hypersonic missile
The country is stepping up its development of more technologically-advanced weaponry capable of striking further afield.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 755
As the war enters its 755th day, these are the main developments.
‘Horrific’: US Supreme court allows Texas to detain, deport migrants
Top court allows 'one of the most extreme anti-immigration laws' to take effect, despite continued legal challenges.
Pro-Israel online influencing operation has been targeting UNRWA: Report
A new report says a network of fake accounts across multiple platforms has been promoting Israeli attacks on UN agency.
Far-right Austrian nationalist Martin Sellner banned from entering Germany
Sellner is known for his talk about 'remigration' at a recent meeting of nationalist populists in Europe.
Trump adviser Peter Navarro starts prison term for contempt of US Congress
Navarro is the first senior Trump official to be imprisoned for acts related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election.